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August 2-4 and 7th: Introduction to Wood Firing with Harrison Levenstein

$447.09

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This four day firing workshop led by Harrison Levenstein will focus on the use of flashing slips and glazes as well as loading strategies for a cone 10-11 wood firing in The Oki Doki Studio’s smaller wood kiln called a train kiln. This is the perfect first wood firing experience for students looking to build their understanding of atmospheric firing. Students will glaze work and load the kiln as a group on the first day, and participate in strategies for stoking and controlling a wood kiln for two days to create a variety of wood fired effects. After the firing the kiln will cool, and students will return for a day of opening the kiln and discussion on the firing results.

Each participant should bring enough work to fill approximately 1-1.5 cubic feet of bisque fired cone 10 work. A standard square milk crate is roughly 1 cubic foot of space for reference. We also encourage students to bring a few (no more than 10) extra “stuffer” pieces that are approximately 2x2x2. These are not priority pieces, but are easy to use to fill gaps in the kiln, and can be added if there is extra space. After registration participants will receive an email with a list of cone 10 clays and any extra information on the workshop.

8 Participant Maximum

Workshop Schedule:

Day-1:

Students arrived at Oki Doki Studio at 10 a.m. Harry will give an artist talk and discuss the group goals that frame the firing. The group will spend the day discussing glazing and loading strategies as they load the kiln together, and set a stoking schedule for the remaining two days of the firing.

Day-2 and 3:

Students work together during their agreed upon shifts to fire the train kiln. Learning about a variety of different stoking patterns, how to control the kiln, manage the coal bed, and how to reduction cool the kiln.

The kiln cools for 3 days after the firing. Students will return to the studio for opening day.

Day-4:

10 am students return to The Oki Doki Studio to open and unload the kiln, and have a group critique to digest the outcome of the firing. The group will clean up the kiln, and also talk about strategies for cleaning and finishing the fired work.

Learn more about Harrison by giving him a follow on instagram @harrison_lev or visiting his website www.hlpottery.com

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8 Participant Maximum

Workshop Schedule:

Day-1:

Day-2 and 3:

The kiln cools for 3 days after the firing. Students will return to the studio for opening day.

Day-4:

Learn more about Harrison by giving him a follow on instagram @harrison_lev or visiting his website www.hlpottery.com

Before purchasing your workshop reservation please review our cancellation policy:

When making your plans, please consider your participation means the studio and instructors are purchasing supplies months before the workshop. You are making a commitment to the instructor, and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.

Cancellations (minus the $75 cancellation fee) can be made up to six weeks before the workshop.

While we understand that emergencies happen, any cancellation made after the six week cancellation period is nonrefundable. If the cancellation is due to an emergency contact us by phone first, (845) 332-6585, and follow up with a voice mail and email if you cannot reach us. You will be given a credit for a similarly priced workshop at a later that calendar year. Makeup workshop credits do not carry over to the next year.